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Table 2 visa and entry process in Japan and the UK

From: Exploring the trajectories of highly skilled migration law and policy in Japan and the UK

 

Step 1

Visa

Step 2

Immigration control

Step 3

Lawful status given

Japan

Obtain visa

Examined by an immigration officer at a port of entry

Given a status of residence

UK

Obtain visa (‘entry clearance’)

An entry clearance having effect as leave to enter (remain)

  1. Source: Immigration Act (Japan), Immigration Act 1971 (UK)